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  1. patricklt

    Severe Peripheral Neuropathy

    I live with severe peripheral neuropathy in my lower legs and feet - manifest most of all by lower leg ulcers and, it would appear, a breakdown in capillary action that results in tiny blood blisters forming. There is also serious derma breakdown, probably not assisted by my GP prescribing, over...
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    Best cook books

    Any suggestions for a good cookbook? I note that Diabetes.co.uk are pushing a new one but it's extremely expensive, even at a reduced rate. Is it worth the extra money or are there other ones that Forum readers would recommend in lieu?
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    Lower Carb 30-day Meal Plan

    The quantities with this recipe are actually correct - but it's not Carbonara; perhaps "spaghetti with cream and cheese". More to the point, many people with Type II Diabetes are obese (I am) - so we have the twin nightmare of needing both to manage our carbs and reduce our fat intake (aside...
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    Lower Carb 30-day Meal Plan

    I downloaded this earlier yesterday and was somewhat amused to read in the introduction that "We have spent the last 3 months cooking, taking photos and confirming each recipe is delicious". At the end there's a Disclaimer that, according to a solicitor friend of mine, attempts to excuse...
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    No test strips or lancets on the NHS?!!!

    Dear Lucja, Not sure if this helps but if you do find yourself regularly having to pay over £11 pm for prescription charges then you'd probably be best advised to take out an NHS prepayment card. These currently cost about £10.40 pm but allow you unlimited use for prescriptions. Any helpful...